3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Cups (Healthy, Vegan, GF)
No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cups (V, GF): easy, simple & delicious—a quick recipe for soft ‘n chewy peanut butter oatmeal cups that are No Bake! Healthy, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Dairy-Free, No Cook.
What’s your favorite easy recipe of all-time? Is it 3 ingredient no bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies? Is it one of these 11 insanely easy energy balls recipes? Or my No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies? Perhaps it’s an easy no bake recipe from another website (ahhhhhhh!!! Gasp!!!)?
Whatever it is, all of those easy recipes have one thing in common—they’re made with very few ingredients (yes, I had to assume for your non-BB/traitor recipe. J/k!!), they’re quick & easy to make, and they’re convenient to snack on while you’re on-the-go.
So when I approached my month of January recipes, I made sure to create the easiest, fewest ingredient recipes for my no-bake jams. And by “jams” I mean recipe—why, oh why do I try to sound cool? It’s obviously futile. Lol.
Back on point, I know how y’all absolutely love my 3 ingredient no bake peanut butter oatmeal cookis…
Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Cups
So I thought why not create a cups version? I tweaked the recipe a bit so it’d have a bit more moisture and less dry ingredients aka oats, so they’d be easier to scoop and mold. Et voilà: PB oatmeal cookie cups!
And, if you’re so inclined, you could totally press this no bake oatmeal peanut butter cookie dough into fun-shaped molds like hearts or dinosaurs to keep the kid in you happy. Er, I mean, to keep your kiddos happy! That’s right. That’s what I actually meant. Ahem.
Only 3 Ingredients for Delicious Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cups
Great news? All you need are 3 simple ingredients to make these peanut butter oatmeal cookie cups!
- Ingredient 1: Natural, creamy peanut butter or homemade peanut butter
- Ingredient 2: Gluten free rolled oats
- Ingredient 3: Pure maple syrup
Craving some super satisfying peanut butter desserts? You have to try these Peanut Butter Blondies. Trust me, you’re gonna love them.
How to Make No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Cups
These peanut butter oatmeal cookie cups are super easy to make! First, add peanut butter and maple syrup to a heatproof bowl.
Then, whisk together peanut butter and maple syrup until it’s thickened and well-incorporated.
Next, you’ll simply heat & stir together peanut butter and maple syrup until fluffy.
Once the sweetened peanut butter mixture is nice and warm, add in the rolled oats.
Using a silicone spatula, stir and fold the oats into the sweet mixture.
This is what the no bake oatmeal cookie “dough” will look like once it’s done! (And yes, you *totally* have permission to eat it right out of the bowl.) 😉
Using a small cookie scoop, scoop and drop peanut butter oatmeal cookie dough into a mini cup pan. I like to lay the silicone pan onto a baking sheet so it’s easier to stick into the freezer for chilling later.
Next, grab a spoon and start flattening each of the cookie balls into a smooth, even layer. You can even skip this step if you don’t mind peanut butter oat balls instead of cookie cups.
Chill and enjoy. That’s it! Looking for something even easier? Try my No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Balls or my super customizable Cereal Bars!
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Best Tools for Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Cups
- Large & Mini Cup Pan Set: such a fun set! I love that it includes both a regular cup pan and a mini cup pan. Guess which one I used for this recipe & photos? Yep, the mini one! I loved how easily the cups popped right out of the pan. Bonus: they were super easy to clean. 🙂
- Compostable Snack Bags: I’ve been on a loooooong search for snack bags that are compostable. The search is over! I’ve used these to store snacks in the freezer, bring large quantities of nuts & bars on my travels and for everyday use. Love these!
- Where to Buy Ingredients: Unsalted Natural Creamy Peanut Butter | Gluten Free Rolled Oats | Pure Maple Syrup
- Recommended Tools: Large & Mini Cup Pan Set | Glass Mixing Bowls | my Favorite Prep Bowls | Compostable Snack Bags
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Best silicone pan set!
I like using this nonstick mini muffin pan in this recipe because the cups pop out super easily when they finish freezing!
3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Cups (Healthy, Vegan, GF)
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: about 34 mini cups or 18 regular cups 1x
Description
No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Cups (V, GF): easy, simple & delicious—a quick recipe for soft ‘n chewy peanut butter oatmeal cups that are No Bake! Healthy, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Dairy-Free, No Cook.
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural, unsalted creamy peanut butter or try homemade peanut butter
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 3/4 cups gluten free rolled oats
Instructions
- Lay a 24-mini-cup silicone baking pan on a medium baking sheet. I highly recommend the mini pan in this set, as it’s much easier to remove the oat cups. Set aside for later.
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl, add peanut butter and maple syrup. Whisk together until well mixed.
- Heat in 20-second increments in the microwave until warm and fragrant, and the mixture begins to dry out (about 4-7 rounds). Whisk in between heating increments. *Stovetop instructions in Notes.
- Add oats to the peanut butter mixture. Use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to fold until thoroughly combined.
- Using a small cookie scoop, scoop and drop balls of cookie dough into the cups of the baking pan. Using a spoon, press and flatten mixture until tops are smooth and dough is evenly distributed in the cup. Use extra dough in another pan, or make thicker cups.
- Chill in the freezer for 15-25 mins, until firm. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.
Adapted from my 3 Ingredient No Bake Gluten Free Peanut Butter Granola Bars (Vegan, GF, Dairy-Free)
More Easy Vegan GF Peanut Butter Recipes
Equipment
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- Where to Buy Ingredients: Unsalted Natural Creamy Peanut Butter | Gluten Free Rolled Oats | Pure Maple Syrup
- Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or at room temperature for up to 1 month. After the first day, you can store them at room temperature—they’ll be more firm.
- Freezing instructions: Store in a freezer-friendly container or bag for 1-2 months. Allow to thaw at room temperature for 5-15 minutes before enjoying. Here’s the compostable freezer bag that I use.
- *Stovetop Instructions: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add peanut butter and maple syrup. Whisk until well incorporated. Stir occasionally, heating until this mixture begins to bubble. Remove from heat and carefully pour over the dry mixture.
- Recommended Tools: Large & Mini Cup Pan Set | Glass Mixing Bowls | my Favorite Prep Bowls | Compostable Snack Bags
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Healthy Snacks
- Method: Chill
- Cuisine: American
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I would love to try the Peanut Butter Cup recipe but I don’t have a microwave. Are there alternate instructions for doing this without one?
Thanks,
Linda
Hi Linda! In the Notes section of the recipe card (at the bottom), I list out some alternative instructions for heating on a stovetop. Hope this helps! 🙂
Have you ever just put them on a cookie sheet and then cut them into squares?
I’m taking these to the YMCA tomorrow for my Pickleball group, I’m sure they will love them!
How fun! Sounds like the perfect day. 🙂
These look tasty. Love they are no bake, and healthy. GF:)
Happy no-baking, Angela!
Do you have any idea on the net carbs are
Hi Bonita! I just updated the post with nutrition info. Hope you enjoy!
I love this recipe! I used spring cookie cutters to shape mine and they look adorable. I would post a picture but I don’t see the option to do that.
Thank you, Cheryl! I’ll bet they look super adorable. 😊 I don’t have a feature to share photos directly on the blog, but you can post it on Instagram and tag me (@beamingbaker). Can’t wait to see what you make next!
Do you think if I made it with homemade cashew butter it would be ok?
That should be fine Denise. Hope you enjoy!
Making these tomorrow,after work.Will be a great snack-as I’m vegetarian.
Awesome! Happy snacking Kelly!
Would honey work instead of maple syrup?
Hi Julia, yes, that should work just fine. Hope you enjoy them! 🙂
Does this recipe also work without the Maple Sirup?
Oats and PB only?
Hi Lin! I would not recommend leaving out the maple syrup, as it’s key to binding the cookies together. Hope this helps!
This is ideal for health conscious. Got to try this. Thanks for sharing another amazing recipe.
You’re so welcome Kathleen! . Hope you enjoy them!
Can regular peanut butter and regular oatmeal be used? Thanks
Hi Marilyn! Yep, those will both work fine. .
Yes! I love this recipe. These are quick, easy and I can enjoy them and not feel so guilty about it.
Woohoo!! Doesn’t get any better than that, right? Enjoy!
Yum made my first batch and enjoying!!
Woohoo! That’s so awesome Vickie! .
Made these for my hubby as he’s gluten-free and they were so good! Thanks for sharing!
Yay!! I’m so happy that y’all both liked it! Happy No Baking! 🙂
These are a wonderful bite of peanut butter goodness! Yummy!
Yes! Peanut butter snacks are the best, aren’t they? .
I’ve never tried this. Such an easy and clever snack or healthy treat to have in a freezer!
Exactly! These are so wonderful to have on hand when those snack cravings hit.
I love no bake cookies and these are one of my favorites to make!!
Yes! No bake all the way! .
I just made these delicious cups with my daughters! They are disappearing fast! Thank you for the recipe!
Aww that must have been so much fun! . You’re so welcome Anna!
This is quickly becoming a favorite at my house! My kids loved it!
Yay! I am so happy to hear it Toni!
You had me at peanut butter. These sound amazing.
LOL peanut butter deliciousness all the way! ..
LOVE this recipe! So tasty, healthy and easy to make – perfect for snacking!
Woohoo! I’m so happy to hear it Cate!